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Rhythmizm

by Bobby Sabella

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Chief 21B 04:42
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Wired Island 04:53
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5 Step Go-Go 05:41
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about

Dan Weston:
In the genre of progressive rock/jazz fusion.
A rhythmically driven record which utilizes vintage synths, creating a somewhat retro sound in conjunction with more modern grooves.

It was was when I started studying music in college that I began to understand time signatures. I quickly grew tired of 4/4 which was rampant in pop and I started to appreciate prog rock bands, jazz and artists as far ranging as Radiohead to Joanna Newsom who would go outside popular norms. I mention this because Bobby Sabella who has been playing drums for nearly forty years had my attention on his album Rhytmizm with the unique time signatures he implements.

The album is entirely instrumental and for me the focus point really is the drumming. There are synths, guitar, bass and maybe more but it was the drums which seemed to control my attention. I go back to prog rock when thinking about Rhytmizm. Rhytmizm like a lot of prog rock excels in the technical department. In fact Rhytmizm sounds very much like a prog album from the late ’70s and ‘80s. There were a lot of basic synth patches that sounded like they could have come from a Rush album.

Sabella does an exceptional job creating a foundation throughout the whole album starting with “Chief 21B.” The term “in the pocket” certainly applies here as a steady bass, cosmic synths and guitar are almost held together by the drums. “Circular Logic” is a synth heavy song that will keep you on your toes while “Teardrop Alley” has more of a lounge-y vibe that was easy on the ears.

As a musician myself the technical stuff was a pleasure to listen to. “Ifeg’s Challenge” and “5 Step Go-Go” were highlights in that regard. The closing track “The Electrocutioner” melds elements of reggae, psychedelia and rock.

The only issue with such technically impressive music is sometimes it isn’t as emotionally resonant to me. I can’t say any of the songs were the types that I would at llisten to after a break up, when I’m melancholy or when I want something nostalgic to listen to.

I would classify Rhytmizm as musicians’ music but don’t let that stop you from taking a listen. Sabella is the kind of musician who inspires other people to pick up an instrument in the first place.
Take a listen.

Divide and Conquer Review By Dan Weston
www.divideandconquermusic.com

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released March 1, 2018

All songs written, arranged, produced, and recorded by
Bobby Sabella

Bobby Sabella-Drums, Percussion, Keyboards, Guitars

Additional Musicians:
Al Renino-Bass
Larry McGowan-Keyboards
Kyle Carmean-Guitars

Recorded in Hartsdale NY and Woodstock NY

Cover Art-Nancy Ostrovsky

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